What is the cheapest way to get from Lille to Chester?

The cheapest way to get from Lille to Chester is to train and bus which costs £45 - £250 and takes 7h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lille to Chester?

The fastest way to get from Lille to Chester is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £80 - £400.

Is there a direct train between Lille and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Lille to Chester. However, there are services departing from Lille Europe and arriving at Chester via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

How far is it from Lille to Chester?

The distance between Lille and Chester is 345 miles.

How do I travel from Lille to Chester without a car?

The best way to get from Lille to Chester without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £80 - £400.

How long does it take to get from Lille to Chester?

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Lille to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lille to Chester train from?

Lille to Chester train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Lille Europe station.

What is the time difference between Lille and Chester?

Chester is 1h behind Lille. It is currently 3:07 PM in Lille and 2:07 PM in Chester.

Where does the Lille to Chester train arrive?

Lille to Chester train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

How do I get a train ticket from Lille to Chester?

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 998+ hotels available in Chester.

Lille to Chester - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Lille to Chester by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
4h 36m
£81–396
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
2. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Chester Bus Interchangebus Uk021 / ...
7h 7m
£48–250
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Lille to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Chestercar
6h 22m
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BRU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 30m
£78–223
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Lille to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Chestercar
7h 28m
£105–161
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane CDG - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 22m
£60–231
Train, bus to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to Charleroi Airportbus
3. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane CRL - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
7h 8m
£65–222
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane AMS - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
8h 12m
£85–274
Train, bus to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Amienstrain
2. Take the bus from Gare routière to Aéroportbus
3. Fly from Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BVA - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
8h 45m
£65–181
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane AMS - LPL
8h 10m
£96–260

Lille to Chester by train and foot

85Weekly Services

4h 36mAverage Duration

£81Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lille to Chester.

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Distance: 343.4 mi
Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Lille, France and Chester, England?

You can take a train from Lille Europe to Chester via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 4h 36m.

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